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The coronavirus pandemic has shined a light on the digital divide, exposing a wide gap between those who have access to broadband internet and those who do not. It’s something that smart city leaders are keenly aware of across the country, and they say it has become clearer than ever that equitable access to connectivity is essential for productivity, economic development, education and public health.
A report released in February from the company BroadbandNow found the Federal Communications Commission’s estimate that 21 million Americans lack access to broadband actually undercounts the figure by 20 million.